Teen on Overpass Saved by Crisis Response | Portland News

A tense mental health crisis unfolded in Portland when a 10-year-old climbed onto an overpass and hung from fencing—prompting a dramatic, hour-long rescue involving police, fire crews, and road closures. Officers showed remarkable patience as they de-escalated the situation, ultimately saving the child with help from a fire ladder just before noon. Police Chief Bob Day praised the team’s calm response, underscoring how fragile and complex these emergencies can be—especially with children involved. The incident serves as a sobering reminder: help is available. Call or text 988, or visit 988lifeline.org for online chat. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dd41b9a29d3ab31b